Nerds need funk too you know. Lots of it. Most of the nerds we know listen to horrible music and make funk-free fashion choices. Face it — geeky square-types don’t really appreciate the finer things of a funky lifestyle.
Well, now nerds and funksters can get together and agree on something — the 1 Up Track Jacket from Think Geek. This Super Mario Bros-themed track choice combines comfy-funky fitness wear with a throwback to the secret question mark box that spit out magic, life-giving green mushrooms.
So go to Think Geek and have a closer look at this Nintendo-inspired track jacket. Even if you’re not named Mario or Luigi, the sight of the 1 Up green mushroom will bring a smile to your face.
For all you funk fans out there who want to see the Mothership in person, here’s your chance. George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic will be playing in Malibu at The Malibu Inn on February 15th. Clinton and his remaining p-funk all-stars will follow the Malibu show with a concert at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas on February 16th. Hit up Ticketmaster to score tickets that start at $26.50 each.
George Clinton is one of the most innovative funk artists of all time. With all due respect to James Brown, funk music wouldn’t be around without the oddball funkster from North Carolina with the wild hair. Clinton went through doo wop and psych-rock before developing the fundamental funk roots that would deeply influence an entire generation of musicians. Clinton’s contributions go beyond the origins of funk. Without George Clinton, there’s no Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg or G-funk era. The Red Hot Chili Peppers could never claim a funk connection with out the help of Clinton. Sampled music wouldn’t get as much love if it wasn’t for artists like Clinton who encouraged producers to lift, mix and recycle p-funk loops to make a new musical creation. Go and see the guy. With so many friggin’ people on stage delivering the goods, you can’t go wrong with a George Clinton/P-Funk performance.
And, while you’re at it, check out George Clinton’s homepage. It’s as out-of-this-world as the spaced-out funk man himself. Often imitated but never repeated, George Clinton is a performer that you just have to see in person.
For Puma lovers looking for a California twist on the classic Puma look, check out these Classic Woody Puma shoes at BayAreaKicks.com. These funky shoes will be available at the Puma Store in Santa Monica at the start of February.
There’s a fresh insole, state outline on the tongue, palm tree emblem on the back tip and a Woody inspired color scheme. Hit up the Puma Store in Santa Monica to score your pair.
BayAreaKicks.com features a bunch of original, funky sneaker posts. Searching through their posts can get pretty addictive though, so make sure you set aside some time. Take a look at the site when you get a chance, you might find something you like.
Here’s another funky addition to your track jacket collection — the Adidas Diamond Nets Track Jacket at Foot Locker. Funky track jackets are perfect for any occasion and damn it — they’re cozy. Sporty yet refined, track jackets are the ideal, all-purpose fashion solution. You can never have enough of these Funk Deli fashion staples, so stock up on this fresh jacket and we’ll keep you posted on other great finds.
Here’s a video of D-Train and Paul Hardcastle performing “You’re the One for Me” on the Brit TV program Top of Pops back in 1985. This classic track only gets better with age. It’s got that 80s electric funk vibe and some serious head-bobbing love from Hardcastle on the keytar!
Yes Yes Y’All - The Experience Music Project Oral History of Hip-Hop’s First Decade is a compilation of first-hand accounts that chronicle the early development of hip hop. Pulling quotes from over a hundred rappers, DJs, producers, dancers and artists, this book pulls together a variety of perspectives to create a layered musical narrative that’s impossible to put down.
The collection of takes contained in this book is based on the “Hip-Hop Nation” exhibit at Seattle’s Experience Music Project. Anyone who wants to learn about how hip hop grew from an underground party scene in New York to a worldwide music phenomenon should pick this book up.
Once you start reading the stories compiled by Jim Fricke and Charlie Ahearn and told by Russell Simmons, Grandmaster Flash, Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa and others, you’ll be hooked. It’s a quick, fascinating read that shouldn’t be missed.
Funk Deli respects the need to clear your mind on an ongoing basis. Though we’ve tried mediation many times, we’ve never really given it a fair shot to take hold on a daily basis. But honestly, finding inner peace is no joke. With just a little bit of effort, you can refresh your mind, achieve mental clarity and obtain a greater understanding of yourself and how you fit into the universe.
And if you can score funky furniture that’ll help you get serious about meditation, that’s just an added bonus.
This Meditation Pod Chair from PlushPod.com looks fresh, inviting and if it helps you on your path to Enlightment, hey, what more could you ask for?
Funk Deli can’t get enough of the money jams featured on Beat Electric. This blogging crew has delivered time and time again, and their funky, disco and “lazer soul” tastes are as good as it gets.
Every time we come across their site, it’s like someone told them exactly which tracks we love to listen to over and over again. From B.T. Express posts, to Skyy and the Voice of Q, Beat Electric just knows how to deliver the goods. This site provides all sorts of goodies that will please any funk-lovers palate. To get a taste of the sounds you’ll hear on their site, check out the Beat Electric post on “Feel Alright” by Komiko.
This jam has it all — spacey funky synths, stomping grooves, a chill breakdown and vocals that will make your day.
The Funk Deli crew was flipping through t-shirt websites last night, and we came across a sick t-shirt site. Threadless.com is loaded with unique, funky t-shirts that feature original artwork from tons of hip artists.
It’s just one example of the poppy-funk designs you’ll find on the site. Some of the coolest shirts were no longer in stock, but the site is updated constantly with new designs.
We wanted to pick up this hilarious Communist Party t-shirt, but unfortunately, it was out of stock.
The Funk Deli crew caught these fresh Brown Nubuck New Balance Shoes while strolling through the shopping malls of Manila. For $2900 Phillipine Pesos (about $72 bucks), the price seemed a little steep. We thought it best to wait it out so we could head online and check for a better price. Sure enough, it wasn’t hard to find.
OnlineShoes.com is selling the same Brown Nubuck New Balance shoes for $49.95.
Which means something interesting — everything (everything) in the Philippines is cheaper than it is anywhere else. $500 pesos can last you a day, and once you realize you’re spending $12.33, you start to want to live it up a bit. Shoes just cost way more for some reason. We’d love to hear a crafty, macro-economical explanation as to why.
But relax on the impulsive buying. Just wait till you get home, and look on the Net for the best price. At Funk Deli, we’ll do our best to share all the funky bargains we come across.
